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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as involvement in action to bring about change, be it social,
political, environmental, or other change. This action is in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial
argument.
In contemporary use, "activism" tends to be a word associated with the actions and ideologies of those on the political
left. However, the activism
industry includes organizations of many orientations.
There are many different forms of activism; a select list follows.
- Animal rights
activism
- Anticonsumerist activism
- Anti-corporate activism
- Anti-racist
activism
- Civil and social disobedience
- Civil disobedience
- Culture jamming
- Demonstrations
- Economic
activism
- Environmental
activism
- Fair trade
- Guerrilla communication
- Hacktivism
- Anarchism
- Nonviolence
- Sniggling
- Student activism
- Tactical Frivolity
- Voluntary simplicity
- See also: Direct Action
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